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This addendum to the Invitation to Bid is issued by Frederick Quick, Executive Director of the Delaware Workforce Development Board (DWDB) in partnership with the Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Employment & Training, regarding Contract No. LAB-ISY-26R-001 for In School Youth program services. The addendum addresses technical difficulties that occurred during the pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 19, 2026, and permits offerors who were unable to attend due to these technical issues to proceed with their submissions without penalty. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The proposal submission deadline is March 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM local time, with proposals to be emailed to DWDBDETContracting@Delaware.gov. Written questions must be submitted by February 24, 2026, with responses posted by March 2, 2026. Evaluation is scheduled for April 1, 2026 with oral clarifications on April 2, 2026.

The contract seeks qualified organizations to deliver comprehensive workforce development programming for Delaware youth ages 14-21 who are currently attending school and face significant barriers to secondary school completion and employment. Required services include career exploration and guidance, counseling support, occupational skills training aligned with in-demand industries, and comprehensive case management with 12-month post-exit follow-up. The total anticipated funding available is $534,841 for a one-year contract period running from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. Applicants must allocate a minimum of 25% of requested funds specifically for Work Experience services and maintain indirect costs at no more than 10% of the total budget. Funding is supported by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I Youth funds and State Blue Collar funds. The state reserves the right to award multiple vendors, make partial awards, or reject all proposals, with contract awards expected within 90 days of bid opening.